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    Default Books Not Directly Relating to the Martial Arts

    Ok guys, how about a list of some of the best and most influencial or inspiring books you've read that aren't directly related to the Martial Arts?

    Here's mine-

    Visions -Michio Kaku
    The New Power Program - Dr. Michael Colgan
    The New Nutrition: Medicine for the Milennium - Dr.Michael Colgan
    Spell of the Sensuous -David Abram
    Spontaneous Healing -Dr. Andrew Weil
    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey

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    I haven't read Visions yet, but I did read Hyperspace and it totally changed my view of physics and math.

    Jon
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    Twist of the Wrist, by Keith Code.

    Not only improved my motorcycle riding by 200%, but also taught me a lot about how to learn and stay motivated (regardless of the activity/subject matter).

    I've applied that lesson to both music and MA with some success.

    Cheers,

    Mike

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    I haven't read Visions yet, but I did read Hyperspace and it totally changed my view of physics and math.

    If you liked Hyperspace then I think you'll love Visions. Not exactly the same type of book, Visions deals with how science can change the world in the future also some interesting commentary on History.
    If Hyperspace changed your view of Physics and Math then I think Visions will change your view of Life and where were going and what we've come from, It did at least for me.

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    I don't doubt that it will change my life and outlook in the future. I know my school's library has it and I've read the introduction. I plan on reading the rest of it within the coming school year.
    Jonathan Wood

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    Default May I suggest....A Different Direction:

    Greetings,

    Try any of the following, for a different spin on things...everything is not what it seems:

    "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, a great mystery read and touches on a myth that has been around for years and also delves into religious symbology for those interested.

    "Through Our Enemies Eyes" by Anonymous, a very interesting read on Osama Bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America. This is what many of those in the know have read concerning the current state of flux after the events of 9/11.

    "Forewarned" by Michael Cherkasky. President and CEO of Kroll Inc., the world's foremost security firm (their description), concerns the war against America that began with a trifecta of events in 1979-1981 (the establishment of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979, the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and the assination of Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat in 1981).

    This is admitedly a different direction, but maybe this theme is linked to our study of conflict, arising from our interests in Martial Arts.

    Regards,
    TommyK
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    I have to second 7 Habits, one of the most powerful books I've ever read. I'm extremely partial to James Redfield's "The Celestine Prophecy," but it's quite a few meters outside the box. Great for widening perspectives, though.
    J.T. Hurley

    Sic vis pacem, para bellum

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    My fav./most influential books are
    Catcher in the Rye
    The Book of Nothing (this book will defenetly make you think)
    Republic by Plato
    a bunch more but i can't think of them right now
    Cheers.

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    Tofler, Future Shock and The Next Wave.
    joe yang, the three edged sword of truth

    "Not going to be fooled by you again Joe Yang's right you are evil and self-serving." Haiyomi

    "Give my regards to joe yang. very intelligent man." Sojobow

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    "Apologia of Socrates" by Plato

    THE book that deeply influenced my way of living.

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    Thumbs up most inspirational books

    1) IceBound, by Dr. Jerri Nielson

    2) Personal Power, by Anthony Robbins

    3) A Child Called It, trilogy, by Dave Pelzer

    4) Make the Connection, by Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey

    5) Life Strategies, by Dr. Phil MacGraw
    Marie Banken

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    "The Challenge of Command", Col. Roger H. Nye

    Pretty much all the other books which I have found influential or inspiring are simply histories and biographies, which influence by example rather than in 'self-help book' fashion.
    David F. Craik

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    My top ten...

    1. Damien- by Herman Hesse
    2. Man's Search for Meaning- by Victor Frankyl
    3. Tao Te Ching- Lao Tsu
    4. The Gift of Fear- Gavin De Becker
    5. Science of Sports Training- Thomas Kurz
    6. Personal Finance for Dummies-
    7. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe- C.S. Lewis
    8. Dragonflight- Anne McCaffery
    9. To Ride a Pale Horse- by Piers Anthony
    10. On Walden Pond- Henry David Thoreau

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    Default Hmmm...?

    Greetings,

    Shouldn't number 9 be: "Behold a Pale Horse" by MARK Anthony?

    Regards,
    TommyK
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    "You can't hide on the mats." Terry Dobson sensei.

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    It may well be. My last paperback copy of it disintegrated a long time ago.

    I find myself thinking about and dreaming about the story alot, especially now that I am in medicine. In fact, I need to check out the used book store and reread it. I think there were alot of themes in it that I relate to in my day to day.

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